Would you like to learn how to disable the quick access feature on the File explorer of Windows 10? In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to remove the quick-access shortcut displayed on the File explorer of a computer running Windows.
• Windows 10
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Tutorial Windows 10 – Disable Quick access on the File explorer
As an administrator, start an elevated command prompt.
Create an entry on the Windows registry.
This entry will disable the quick access feature on the File explorer.
Here is the file explorer, before disabling the Quick access feature.
Here is the file explorer, after disabling the Quick access feature.
Optionally, disable the view of the frequent folders and recent files.
Access the properties of the File explorer.
On the File explorer properties screen, access the General tab, and perform the following configuration:
• Open File explorer to – This PC
• Show recently used files in Quick access – No
• Show frequently used folders in Quick access – No
Click on the OK button.
Here is the file explorer, after disabling the view of recently used files and folders.
Congratulations! You have disabled the File explorer quick access feature on Windows.
